Gastonville, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Washington County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
2,703 Population 990/sq mi density
$78,438 Median Income $47,246 per capita
$173,000 Home Value $232,049 Zillow
$995 Median Rent 38.2% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$78,438 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$173,000 home value, $995/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Gastonville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. The area receives 10.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.4°F
3% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation1,024 ft (312 m)
Area2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²)
Population Density990/sq mi
Coordinates40.2668°N, 80.0096°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWashington County County
Nearest AirportPittsburgh International (PIT)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.3"
9% above US avg
Snowfall 10.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.58"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.57"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood
Good Days %61.2%
Unhealthy Days1

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0454 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)11.5 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.96 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score83.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability22.7 / 100
Community Resilience87.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.9 on May 9, 2025.

Sep 25, 1998 2 km SW of Adamsville, Pennsylvania M4.5 140 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 116 km
Apr 24, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M3.1 138 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 132 km
Apr 2, 2017 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio M3.0 125 km
Mar 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio M3.0 113 km
May 9, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.9 138 km
Aug 7, 2000 2 km S of Limaville, Ohio M2.9 123 km
Apr 29, 2025 1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.8 136 km
Aug 31, 2011 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia M2.8 145 km
Sep 4, 2011 3 km N of Saint Marys, West Virginia M2.6 139 km
Sep 11, 2024 4 km WNW of Claysville, Pennsylvania M2.5 41 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

277 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 578 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF4 71 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 49 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 98 km 1
May 31, 1985 EF3 73 km 9
Jun 3, 1980 EF3 83 km 0
Oct 12, 1978 EF3 97 km 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF3 44 km 1
Aug 3, 1963 EF3 13 km 2
Jun 26, 2024 EF2 33 km 0
May 11, 2024 EF2 4 km 0
May 7, 2024 EF2 76 km 0
Aug 25, 2023 EF2 58 km 0
Aug 1, 2022 EF2 52 km 0
Mar 31, 2022 EF2 83 km 0
Oct 21, 2021 EF2 42 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 85 km 0
Jul 29, 2021 EF2 93 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 54 km 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF2 23 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 74 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 32°F (0°C) 2.6 in Driest
March 40°F (5°C) 3.2 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.1 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.6 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in
September 65°F (19°C) 3.5 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.0 in

Gastonville has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 30°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.6").

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